Dame Laura Kenny and Sir Jason Kenny were among those who were celebrated at the annual British Cycling Awards, sponsored by Lloyds, held in Manchester on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
They were among 13 inductees to British Cycling‘s Hall of Fame, from volunteers and event organisers who have provided years of service, to global medallists who are now retired. They join the likes of Sir Chris Hoy, Reg Harris OBE and Beryl Burton OBE to be honoured.
Female Ride of the Year presented by Lloyds (voted on by British Cycling members and British Cycling’s social media following)
Winner: Lizzi Jordan and Danni Khan
Male Ride of the Year presented by Leigh Day
Winner: Tom Pidcock
Olympic Performance Award
Winner: Emma Finucane
Paralympic Performance Award
Winner: Sophie Unwin and Jenny Holl
Volunteer of the Year
Winner: Alan Griffiths [Severn Valley Velo; Club Coach and Limitless Coach]
Values Champion Volunteer of the Year
Winner: Sarah Murray [Beicio Egni Eryri; Event Organiser, Tutor, Ride Leader and Breeze Champion]
Connecting the Community Volunteer of the Year
Winner: Alan Griffiths [Severn Valley Velo; Club Coach and Limitless Coach]
Inspiring Future Generations Volunteer of the Year
Winner: Phil Darby [Edinburgh RC; Event Organiser and Club Coach]
Young Volunteer of the Year
Winner: Thomas Hutchinson [Yomp Bonk Crew; Event Organiser and Club Coach]
Club of the Year presented by Bikmo
Winner: Stockton Wheelers Cycling Club
Inclusive Club of the Year presented by Bikmo
Winner: Stockton Wheelers Cycling Club
Children & Young People Club of the Year presented by Bikmo
Winner: Preston Pirates BMX
Innovative Club of the Year presented by Bikmo
Winner: Adrenaline Alley Freestyle Park Club
Dave Saunders Award
Winner: Mandy Parker
Brian Cossavella Award
Winner: Ian Spencer
The new additions join existing members of the British Cycling Hall of Fame: Reg Harris OBE, Arthur Campbell MBE, Benny Foster OBE, Beryl Burton OBE, Bill Bradley, Brian Cossavella, Chas Messenger, Eddie Soens, Jason McRoy, Tom Simpson, Alan Rushton, Barry Hoban, Brian Annable, Brian Robinson, Caroline Boyle (nee Alexander), Chris Boardman MBE, Colin Sturgess, Craig Maclean MBE, Dale Holmes, Dave Hemsley, David Baker, Dot Tilbury MBE, Eileen Gray CBE, George Miller, Gerry McDaid, Graeme Obree, Graham Webb, Hugh Porter MBE, Ian Emmerson OBE, Jason Queally MBE, John and Doreen Mallinson, John Rawnsley, Keith Butler, Les West, Malcolm Elliott, Mandy Bishop (nee Jones), Pat Adams, Paul Manning MBE, Peter Keen OBE, Peter King CBE, Phil Liggett MBE, Robert Millar, Sean Yates, Sid Barras, Stan Kite, Stuart Benstead, Tim Gould, Tony Doyle MBE, Tony Yorke OBE, Yvonne McGregor MBE, Victoria Pendleton CBE, Rob Hayles, Roger Hammond, Norman Sheil, Nicole Cooke MBE, Sir Chris Hoy, Brian Cookson OBE, Mick Bennett, Harold Nelson BEM, Bill Owen, John Barclay, Sir Dave Brailsford, Eileen Sheriden, Keith Lambert, Maurice Burton, Emma Pooley, Rebecca Romero MBE and Paul Sherwen.
Hall of Fame inductees are considered by two categories. The competitor category is intended for riders who have competed at the highest level in the sport and are now retired from international competition, with all Olympic, Paralympic and elite world champions automatically considered for inclusion by the panel.
The exemplary service category is intended for those who have served the interests of the sport at both a national and international level.
